Custodian - Custodial Services - School - Afternoon/Evening Shift

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools in Norcross High School is seeking an Afternoon/Evening Shift Custodian to maintain facilities, perform cleaning duties, and support GCPS Custodial Care Program. The role emphasizes following English-language safety instructions and working as part of a team.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with preferred experience in industrial or commercial cleaning. The employee will operate approved custodial tools and equipment and be assigned to a 20-hour

Qualifications

• Proficient in custodial care practices per GCPS Custodial Care Program.
• Ability to hear, understand, and follow oral instructions in English.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written safety and product instructions in English (6th grade level).
• Ability to work effectively as part of a custodial team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned areas of school facilities in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition per GCPS Custodial Care Program and supervisor instructions.
• Perform scheduled cleaning and custodial tasks on the supervisor-provided schedule.
• Utilize approved chemicals, supplies, and equipment per GCPS Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain custodial tools and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition.
• Open and secure assigned facilities or grounds areas as instructed by supervisory staff.
• Suggest alternate cleaning practices and assist Environmental and Supply Services in evaluations.
• Maintain positive working relationships with team members and staff; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial care tasks

English oral instructions

English written instructions

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian - Custodial Services - School - Afternoon/Evening Shift

• Position Type: Custodial Services/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 11/10/2026
• Location: Norcross High
• Date Available: 11/16/2026

Standard Hours: 20

• Minimum Salary: $15,788.00/Annually
• Maximum Salary: $22,829.50/Annually
• Scheduled Days: 245
• Target Openings: 1

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia Class C Driver's License Preferred

Education Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree or equivalent Required

Experience Qualifications:

• Industrial or commercial cleaning experience Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Ability and willingness to learn and proficiently perform the custodial care skills and tasks of the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Custodial Care Program and other general custodial practices
• Ability to hear, understand, and follow oral instructions given in the English language
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions in the English language at a minimum 6th grade level, such as safety instructions, use and disposal instructions on custodial product labels, GCPS Custodial Toolbox training materials, and other forms, documents, or notes provided by the supervisor or other designated supervisory staff
• Ability to work effectively as part of an assigned custodial team

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining assigned areas of school facilities in a clean, sanitary, and orderly condition and performing duties according to the GCPS Custodial Care Program and as instructed by the designated supervisory staff.
• Perform assigned cleaning and other custodial care tasks of the GCPS Custodial Care Program that are on the schedule provided by the designated supervisor in a proficient manner.
• Utilize appropriate chemicals, supplies, and equipment, which have been approved for use according to GCPS Policies and Procedures, to perform assigned custodial care tasks.
• Maintain custodial care tools and equipment in a clean, sanitary, and safe working condition according to instructions and guidelines of the GCPS Custodial Care Program.
• Open and secure assigned facilities or grounds areas at the time(s) instructed by the designated supervisory staff.
• Suggest alternate cleaning practices, products, tools, or equipment for the GCPS Custodial Care Program and assist the Environmental and Supply Services Department in related evaluations to identify those that are more efficient or effective.
• Maintain appropriate, positive, and cooperative working relationships with team members, assigned facility staff, and other GCPS employees in all work related interactions
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, negotiate stairs, climb ladders, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear, manipulate tools and small items with hands, and lift and transport up to 50 pounds over short distances. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. The employee may be subjected to a wide range of ambient temperature and humidity conditions while working on equipment under varying conditions including overhead work and work in confined spaces. Potential hazards of this position include working with electricity, working with heat and noise producing machinery and equipment, working on elevated equipment using ladders or other lifting devices, and use of chemicals and solvents. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with specific disabilities.